Mental Health Therapist - Canoga Park, United States - Alliance for Community Empowerment

Alliance for Community Empowerment Canoga Park, United States

1 month ago

Full time

Description

Behavioral Health: ACE employs a team of professional counselors to provide high quality care management and therapy services in support of its prevention, intervention, and workforce development programs. The staff of this department provides training in human services specialties across programs. and participates in monitoring and evaluating program and individual staff performance.
Position: The Therapists assist the Director to ensure the quality of all counseling and psychotherapy services provided in ACE programs. This position provides counseling and psychotherapy services to ACE participants. The Therapists are responsible for ensuring timely compliance with relevant ethical codes and standards.
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

Possesses at least entry-level knowledge of the role and duties of the position; understands the department's roles and is able to meet the expectations of the position for work schedule, punctuality, attendance, time management, productivity, and quality of work
Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback. Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision. Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach. Willing to take direction and learn from others
Possesses the technical and software skills to perform the duties of the position (including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office)
Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery
Is sensitive to community, cultural and personal dignity of program participants and is able to successfully engage, assess, and plan services for participants typical of the program's target population. Recognizes appropriate boundaries and limitations on interactions with program participants and their families and the need to maintain professional standards and practices. Is familiar with standard approaches to accurate participant record keeping, including timely charting, notation formats, content limitations, and confidentiality practices
Possesses knowledge of programs, regulations, and procedures regarding human services, social services, justice, and workforce development
Professional-level understanding of current human development and stages of change theory
Proficient at utilizing a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities/interventions

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out intake and eligibility determinations and makes appropriate referrals when the applicant is not eligible for ACE services; conducts participant assessments leading to enrollment; completes and updates participant service plans
Arranges and participates in participants' family meetings, service meetings, team meetings, etc. and coordinates wrap-around services with other providers; provides transportation of participants to meet program goals
Organizes, coordinates, prepares, and delivers skills-based workshops for participants
Enters data into participant databases; assists in the writing of periodic program reports.
Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings
Fosters positive relationships with community members and partner organizations
Participate in cultural and community building activities/events
Works to incorporate into organizational culture best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care
Establishes positive, trusting rapport with a caseload of participants
Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders
Creates individualized treatment plans according to participant needs and circumstances.
Meets with participants regularly to provide counseling/psychotherapy and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conducts ongoing assessments of participant progress
Involves and advises family members when appropriate
Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress
Follows all safety protocols and maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information
Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Collaborates with participants to develop post-treatment activity plans.
Maintains compliance with ethical codes and standards.
Safely manage participants in instances of mental health crisis
Identifies and provides appropriate psychotherapy for participants and their families
Refers participants to specialists for further treatment as appropriate.
Develops and maintains accurate records regarding case progress, evaluations, and any further treatment recommendations.
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to provide services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy*
Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Possess a current California Driver's License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check
Initial TB employment clearance required

* Therapist I requires a Master of Social Work or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy.. Therapist II requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

BENEFITS:

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance (at no cost to you starting after 90 days) - Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary.
Life insurance Plan (at no cost to you).
Short and Long-Term Disability insurance (at no cost to you).
1-week vacation time (at one-year anniversary):
- Vacation will then accrue to two weeks vacation after completion of 2 years working at ACE and 3 weeks of vacation time after 5+ years of employment.
6 sick days a year (eligible to use after 6 months).
15 paid holidays.

ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IS A FAIR CHANCE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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